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David Heil, President of the firm, is well known throughout the country as an innovative science educator, new enterprise developer, lecturer, author and host of the Emmy Award-winning PBS science series, Newton's Apple . He is the editor of the popular book Family Science, and is frequently invited to speak at conferences and public events on science, technology and the rewards of experiential learning.
Prior to establishing DHA, David was affiliated with the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) for 13 years, serving as associate director from 1988-1996. While at OMSI, David initiated and administered many of the museum's nationally recognized education and outreach programs, and also developed hands-on exhibits for national tour. David has also taught science and enrichment programs in grades 7-12, conducted research in plant biochemistry and radiochemistry, and worked for five years with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A native Oregonian, he is active in numerous scientific and educational organizations nationwide, is the past Director of Informal Science Education for the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) served on the Board of Directors of the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS), and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Aspen Science Center and the Keystone Center.
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Mia Jackson, Staff Associate, specializes in program and exhibit development, project management, and evaluation with an emphasis on public outreach. At DHA, Mia has also focused on the development of young learner resources such as curriculum kits and exhibit areas, for clients including Bristol Myers Squibb and the Anchorage Museum. Prior to joining DHA, Mia worked for a range of non-profit organizations including the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Partners In Public Education, the Alaska Bar Association, and the Alaska Dance Theatre where she taught ballet. Most recently she served as Director of Programs and Exhibits at the Imaginarium, in Anchorage, Alaska, where she spearheaded significant growth and expansion of their offerings, including the launch of their nationally recognized statewide outreach efforts in science and public health. Trained in Elementary Education, Mia has been active in a variety of local, state and national educational initiatives, including serving as Affiliate Director of the Alaska Space Grant program, Chair of the National Educational Outreach Network (NEON), and an active member of the Informal Science Committee of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).
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Sally Greer, Staff Associate, has extensive experience in K-8 education and specializes in program development, management and delivery. Her special interests include health and fitness, meteorology, marine science and outdoor recreation and education. Prior to joining DHA she held a range of public K-8 education positions from classroom teacher, to curriculum coordinator, to Science Department Chair, as well as serving as a rafting guide in Colorado and Washington State. Sally has managed and facilitated numerous school-wide science fairs, extended outdoor education experiences, hosted Family Science and Family Math events, supervised student research and submissions as well as staffed local, regional, and national competitions. She has also presented professional development workshops and graduate-level methods courses for elementary teachers, and has served on multiple advisory panels for curriculum projects funded by the National Institutes of Health.
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Kasey McCracken, Staff Associate, specializes in both internal and external evaluation at DHA. Using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies she plans and conducts baseline, formative, and summative evaluations as well as market research studies for a variety of non-profit entities, corporations, and government agencies, including the National Science Teachers Association, Imaginarium, and the NSF-funded Outreach to Space initiative. Prior to joining DHA, Kasey was an evaluation analyst for the Austin Independent School District (AISD) where she supported a variety of Department of Education-funded initiatives, including AISD's after-school program. As an independent evaluation consultant, she served a range of clients, including the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services; the Partnership for People with Disabilities at Virginia Commonwealth University; and the Portsmouth (VA) Community Services Board. Kasey holds an MPH from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and a BA in Biology and Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Chris Wallace, Staff Associate, has an extensive background in nonprofit management, marketing and communication, which she brings to her work at DHA in facilitation, business planning and project coordination. Prior to joining the DHA team, Chris worked with founders to launch a new science museum, ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum in Ashland, Oregon, and she served as its first executive director for five years. In that capacity she developed a strong community-based organization with a national reputation among small science centers. As a result of her focus to bring a stronger environmental and natural history programs to the museum, Chris served on the Advisory Board for the Southern Oregon University Masters in Environmental Education Program and was nominated as Chair of the Regional Environmental Education Leaders (REEL), a collaborative working group which she co-founded. Prior to her work in Ashland, she served as marketing director for the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and as marketing associate for the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. Chris has worked as a consultant for a variety of nonprofit organizations, providing support in management, marketing and fund development. She holds an MA in Speech Communication from the University of Denver and has taught university courses in public speaking, group dynamics and intercultural communication.
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Kristina Peltier, Office Manager and Executive Assistant, manages the DHA office, supervising support staff and coordinating business development and marketing for the firm. She also serves as Assistant to the President of DHA, supporting the research, development and implementation of a broad range of programs, products and client services, including large scale events and publications. Prior to joining DHA she served in a variety of office management, marketing and event planning positions. Kristina holds a BA in Computer Arts from the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco and a BFA from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon.
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Eric Wallinger, Project Assistant, supports a variety of DHA initiatives and is a key member of the U.S. Army-sponsored eCYBERMISSION program planning team. With a background in event production, communications, data management, and publishing, he facilitates DHA program administration and logistics. Prior to joining the firm, Eric served as Operations Coordinator at the Center for Ecoliteracy in Berkeley, California. Eric holds a BA in English and a certificate in Environmental Studies from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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Lauren Seyda, Project Assistant, assists DHA with various projects, primarily focusing on environmental science, curriculum development, organizational planning, document layout and design. Prior to joining DHA she worked in the Education and Outreach Program at WDFW, where she assisted with Salmon in the Classroom, WildWatch Cams, kid’s fishing pond events, and represented WDFW at numerous fairs and exhibits. Lauren has worked for several governmental agencies, including the Bureau of Land Management in California, Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the United States Fish & Wildlife Service. Her diverse environmental experience includes geography, botany, horticulture, fish and wildlife biology, environmental education and public outreach. Lauren holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Environmental Resource Management from Huxley College of the Environment at Western Washington University.
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Aidan Ross, Project Assistant, supports a range of DHA projects. With a background in data management, technology support, and customer service, Aidan focuses on coordinating long and short term data collection efforts across a variety of DHA initiatives and research oriented projects. Prior to joining DHA, Aidan has worked for Accenture, Executive Leadership Group, and the YMCA of Washington D.C.
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Colleen Sill, Administrative Assistant, supports the DHA team from the front desk. In addition to serving as the voice of the firm for clients who call the office, Colleen is focused on travel coordination, office wide organizational systems, and administrative project support. Colleen is a native of the Pacific Northwest and enjoys spending time with her family.
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